National Account Manager - John Lewis (Maternity cover)

Sales

Temporary

Job Description

Please note that this is a fixed term opportunity to cover the maternity leave of a colleague during +/- 18 months

Lead the way to better sales that make for better experiences

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

All about the role:

As a National Account Manager, you are responsible for the implementation of account plans for John Lewis across all product categories. You will be reporting into the Channel Manager Electrical Retail Chains and working closely within this team.

What you'll do:

• Manage and maintain an appropriate product mix, with the overriding principle to maximise sales, volume, and profitability to generate value

• Collaborate to plan promotional activities

• Brief Product Line, Training, and Marketing teams on promotional requirements to achieve maximum return

• Resolve customer management issues promptly and effectively

• Liaise with Product Line and Finance teams

• Provide reporting and analysis for the Head of Channel

• Support cross-channel category management approach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Business Administration, Management, or a related field)

• Sales experience within a commercial, consumer goods company

• Business acumen and business analysis and numerical interpretation

• Open, ambitious, and keen to grow by learning and development

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Strong presentation and excellent Excel skills

• Good relationship building skills, an ability to demonstrate building relations at all levels within an organisation and being comfortable within this environment.

• UK driving licence

Where you'll be:

The role will be field based with occasional business travel across the UK, however the candidate should live within a commutable distance to Luton as there is a requirement to work from the office on a weekly basis. 

Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent Development Opportunities

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - Company contribution up to 8%

• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay

• Healthcare Cash Plan – cashback towards dental and optical, complementary and alternative therapies, savings on shopping, restaurants and gym membership

• Life Assurance 3 x salary

• 50% Staff discount, 40% friends and family discount

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 GP, mental health support, financial, legal, health and nutrition advice

• Premium Subscription to Calm App

• Company car / car allowance

• Sales bonus

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find out more:

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